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— The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association announced Tuesday that an agreement has been reached among state and federal regulators to solidify a permitting review process for cranberry marsh expansion in Wisconsin.
The new permitting review process is the result of a collaborative effort; agreement on the process was reached between the Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the two regulatory agencies are expected to sign a memo of understanding on the process in the coming days.
See details: http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=138912
— Wondering what to wear for that TV appearance or video shoot? WisBusiness columnist Mitch Bram addresses the issue in the latest edition of his Fashion Forward column.
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